The New Year’s Festival Dublin will host a new and exciting programme of events to ring in 2018. Dublin city will light up with spectacular events on 31st December 2017 and 1st January 2018. Friends and families will gather together in the…

Helena Byrne’s new album Tóraíocht Shonais (Pursuit of Happiness) will be released this December 1st 2017. Tóraíocht Shonais is a collection of stories and songs that illustrate the history of Irish emigration to the United States and…

The Well, Moate always has a packed calendar of country music, dancing lessons and big band dancing nights too. Gigs are usually followed by a DJ until late and accommodation is available for all dances. December alone sees the likes of…

ASADOR’ A Spanish word meaning barbecue, grill or spit. ASADOR Haddington Road opened its doors in November 2012 to great critical acclaim. The idea behind ASADOR is simple; take the best meats our fields can provide, the freshest seafood…

This is one of the best value restaurants in Dublin with a brasserie menu to suit all tastes. It won the Best Value Restaurant Dublin in “The Dubliner” Top 100 restaurants in 2012, having previously won the Irish Restaurant Awards’ Best…

One of Galway city’s most popular watering holes, The Front Door is a contemporary Irish bar with a late bar, live music and an extensive drinks menu. Located in Galway’s bustling Latin Quarter and spread across two floors The Front Door…

Situated on Talbot Street in the heart of Dublin, The Celt Bar is always thronged with locals andvisitors thanks to the authentic Irish experience that is on offer there. Visitors can sample the finest Irish whiskeys, beers, ales and stouts…

La Resérve is a lively and intimate French Brasserie that serves a modern take on French classics. They focus on simple yet high quality dishes, presented with precision and faithful to true avours. Open for dinner, brunch and lunch -…

Located on Andrews Street, near the new home of the Molly Malone statue, Salamanca was one of the first Tapas Bars in the city and remains one of the best. Their Tapas dishes are served by authentic Spanish chefs and they use only the…

A Little Taste of Christmas and the Annual Christmas Lights Switch On takes place in Donegal Town this Sunday 26th November. Preparations to turn the Abbey Hotel into a Winter Wonderland are well underway. With over 40 exhibitors there will…

This year DublinTown and Dublin City Council, in partnership, are creating a procession of light that will illuminate the entire city with a magical Christmas event on Sunday 19 November 2017 starting at 5.30pm. What better way to get into…

We were honoured to attend the recent launch of John B. Keane’s Sive at The Gaiety Theatre ahead of its run in January 2018. Druid’s production will feature some of the country’s finest actors, young folk star Radie Peat and one of…

The longlist for The 2018 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award has been announced and it contains no fewer than 7 Irish books. The International DUBLIN Literary Award is presented annually for a novel written in English or translated…

Do Dublin have a host of offerings for anyone interested in exploring Dublin and beyond. Along with their famous Hop-on Hop-off tour they also offer a variety of other tours and excursions including trips to Glendalough & Powerscourt…